Uraemic encephalopathy
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Uraemic encephalopathy. Fluctuating cognition, Impaired concentration. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Cognitive features
- Fluctuating cognition
- Impaired concentration
Frontal lobe dysfunction
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Movement disorders
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Neuropsychiatric features
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Pyramidal features
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Other features
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Electroencephalogram (EEG): features
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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) brain: features
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References
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